Research

This page includes research that has been published by CATALyST Affiliated Faculty relating to science and mathematics education that have implications for practice.

Dr. Carla C. Johnson, CATALyST Director, Associate Professor of Science Education
carlac.johnson@utoledo.edu

Johnson, C.C. (2007) Effective science teaching, professional development, and No Child Left Behind: Barriers, dilemmas, and reality. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 18, (2), 133-136.

Johnson, C.C. (2006) Effective professional development and change in practice: Barriers teachers encounter and implications for reform. School Science and Mathematics. 106, (3), 1-12.

Johnson, C.C., Kahle, J.B., & Fargo, J. (2007) A study of sustained, whole-school, professional development on student achievement in science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 44, (6), 775-786.

Johnson, C.C., Kahle, J.B., & Fargo, J. (2007) Effective Teaching Results in Increased Science Achievement for All Students. Science Education. 91, (3), 371-383.

Johnson, C.C. (2007). Whole school collaborative professional development and science teacher change: Signs of success. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 18, (4), 629-662.

Dr. Isabel Escobar, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Isabel.escobar@utoledo.edu

Escobar, I., Pickett, M., Schall, C., & Coleman, M. (2006). Engineering for Teachers of Migrant Students. Environmental Engineering Science. 23, (3), 472-478.